❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks information on the services and support provided by the Government to foster parents and children, including counselling services and any limitations on their duration. The answer details various support programs, training, and therapeutic services available.
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(1) What services and support is made available by the Government to foster parents in Western Australia?
(2) What counselling services and support are provided by the Government to foster children in Western Australia?
(3) Is there a limit to the amount of time that a foster child can receive counselling provided by the Government?
(4) If yes to (3), who is then responsible for the cost of continued counselling for foster children?
(2) What counselling services and support are provided by the Government to foster children in Western Australia?
(3) Is there a limit to the amount of time that a foster child can receive counselling provided by the Government?
(4) If yes to (3), who is then responsible for the cost of continued counselling for foster children?
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Answered
13 June 2006
Responded by
Minister for Community Development
Response time
42 days
· preparation training for new General Carers · supportive learning for Relative Carers · ongoing group training · training and support for Indigenous Carers · one on one training and support · 12 month ongoing contact and support following Carer Registration There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· supportive learning for Relative Carers · ongoing group training · training and support for Indigenous Carers · one on one training and support · 12 month ongoing contact and support following Carer Registration There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· ongoing group training · training and support for Indigenous Carers · one on one training and support · 12 month ongoing contact and support following Carer Registration There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· training and support for Indigenous Carers · one on one training and support · 12 month ongoing contact and support following Carer Registration There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· one on one training and support · 12 month ongoing contact and support following Carer Registration There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· 12 month ongoing contact and support following Carer Registration There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
(2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
(3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
· supportive learning for Relative Carers · ongoing group training · training and support for Indigenous Carers · one on one training and support · 12 month ongoing contact and support following Carer Registration There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· ongoing group training · training and support for Indigenous Carers · one on one training and support · 12 month ongoing contact and support following Carer Registration There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· training and support for Indigenous Carers · one on one training and support · 12 month ongoing contact and support following Carer Registration There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· one on one training and support · 12 month ongoing contact and support following Carer Registration There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· 12 month ongoing contact and support following Carer Registration There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
There are also one or two staff members in each District office of the Department for Community Development with responsibility for providing services and support to foster carers and children in their care (e.g. training, provision of information on entitlements and procedures, networking opportunities amongst carers for informal support etc). The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
The Government also funds the Foster Care Association to provide · input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· input into policy and programme development · advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· advocacy · carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· carer support - 24 hour access to experienced carer · advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· advisory service and training/workshops · foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· foster Carer Handbook - provides information relevant to providing care · social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· social activities for foster families · clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· clothing, toys and furniture store · emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· emergency packs for newly placed babies and children · literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
· literature, audio-visual aids and a quarterly newsletter A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
A confidential service (Prime) is also contracted to provide support, advice and counselling to foster carers and their families. (2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
(2) The Department for Community Development has a therapeutic service (Psychology, Assessment and Treatment Service - PATS) made up of clinical and counselling psychologists and clinical social workers. The service prioritises clinical and counselling services to children in the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) care and includes all children in foster care. Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
Some children will also receive services at the Department's expense from privately practicing therapists and counsellors. The available practitioners are vetted by the Department as being suitable and having the required skills for working with these children. The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
The Department also funds non-government services to provide intensive support to families to prevent their children coming into care and prior to, and following, their return home where children enter the CEOs care. The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
The Department is currently developing and implementing a new service, Support, Intervention and Treatment after Abuse in Care, which is aimed at promptly providing trauma related services and consultation for children harmed while in the CEO's care. (3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
(3) There is no limit to the time that a child in the care of the CEO can access counselling services. Access to services is decided upon according to need and with reference to current understandings of what will most benefit the young person concerned including structural supports, prioritising other aspects of the child's life, or other therapeutic activities. Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
Access to private practitioners is also potentially unlimited. However, there are general expectations that such services will be regularly reviewed by reports from the private practitioner, articulating treatment gains and detailing recommendations for further action. (4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
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